19 Of The World's Most Amazing Hotels With Pools

Vacation doesn't truly feel like vacation until you're sitting poolside sipping a cocktail. But we're not the types to settle for any old swimming hole. Here, we've gathered some of the most breathtaking hotel pools in the world, from an indoor pool in the Himalayas lined with gold tiles to an infinity pool suspended high above the Amalfi Coast.

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Courtesy of the Raleigh Hotel

Where: Miami, Florida

Why We Love It: The Raleigh's uniquely-shaped pool has been a South Beach icon ever since Life Magazine dubbed it "the most beautiful pool in America" in 1947.

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Where: Lake Garda, Italy

Why We Love It: The infinity pool at Hotel Bellevue San Lorenzo is the perfect place to take in the views high above the largest lake in Italy.

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St. Regis Lhasa

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Where: Lhasa, Tibet

Why We Love It: Lined with thousands of gold tiles and "guarded" by a black and white sea serpent, the Gold Energy Pool at the St. Regis Lhasaproves that indoor pools can be just as luxe as an outdoor infinity pool.

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Courtesy of Zemi Beach House

Where: Shoal Bay Village, Anguilla

Why We Love It: While you might be tempted to spend your entire vacation on the white sands of Shoal Bay East, the infinity pool at Zemi Beach House gives the beach a run for its money with an underwater window facing the ocean so you can take it all in at once.

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Courtesy of La Mamounia

Where: Marrakech,Morocco

Why We Love It: La Mamounia has both indoor and outdoor pools for you to pick from that are maintained at a relaxing temperature of 82.4 degrees throughout the year.

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Courtesy of Aman

Where: Canyon Point, Utah

Why We Love It: After a day of hiking, the pool built right into the rocks at Amangiri is a welcome respite.

Why We Love It: The hand-painted illustration at the bottom of the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club's pool that spells out "Wish you were here" is just begging to be Instagrammed. When you're ready to hit the sand, Waikiki Beach is just a 10-minute walk away.

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Where: Algarrobo, Chile

Why We Love It: Just south of Valparaiso, the San Alfonso del Mar resort is home to one of the world's largest saltwater swimming pools stretching over 3,000 feet along the Pacific coast.

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Where: Singapore

Why We Love It: For some of the best views of Singapore's skyline, check in to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and take a dip at their infinity pool located 57 stories above street level.

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Courtesy of Aman

Where: Tokyo, Japan

Why We Love It: After a day of exploring the bustling city, take it all in from high above at Aman Tokyo's light-filled indoor pool.

Why We Love It: You can cool off and observe the local wildlife all at the same time in the Four Seasons Safari Lodge's free-form infinity pool located right above a watering hole frequented by elephants.

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Courtesy of Grace Santorini

Where: Santorini, Greece

Why We Love It: Located over a thousand feet above sea level, the infinity pool at the Grace Santorini provides stunning views of the Aegean Sea and is the spot to take in the sunset on Santorini.

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Courtesy of the Joule Hotel

Where: Dallas, Texas

Why We Love It: If you're not scared of heights, the 8-foot cantilevered pool at The Joule Hotel lets you check out the city streets below and enjoy the rooftop views all at the same time.

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Courtesy of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc

Where: Cap d'Antibes, France

Why We Love It: The cliffside pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has been an icon of the French Riviera ever since it was built in 1914. Grab a cocktail and head there for some of the best panoramas of the Mediterranean you could ask for.

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Courtesy of Hanging Gardens of Bali

Where: Bali, Indonesia

Why We Love It: The tiered infinity pools at the Hanging Gardens of Bali—located north of Ubud—give swimmers the feeling that they are floating high above the rainforest.

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Hotel Unique

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Where: São Paulo, Brazil

Why We Love It: Take in some of the best views of São Paulo's skyline from the crimson pool on Hotel Unique's rooftop terrace. The indoor pool in the fitness center doesn't skimp on the cool-factor either—it has a waterslide.

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Courtesy of Belmond Hotel Caruso

Where: Ravello, Italy

Why We Love It: Set on one of the highest points above the town of Ravello, the infinity pool at the Belmond Hotel Caruso has some of the best views of the Amalfi Coast.

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